Scientific & Research Studies
Read the latest research articles and studies exploring the use of TMS in various disorders.
This section of the Knowledge Center provides examples of clinical research relating to the below psychological and neurological conditions. These research examples are provided for interest only and do not serve as a clinical guide or recommendation.
Scientific content remains the intellectual property of the authors. Magstim does not engage in generating, or editing scientific content presented in this Knowledge Center. Inclusion in the Knowledge Center should not be taken as an endorsement of scientific findings by Magstim. Please note: the use of Magstim devices for other than the cleared intended use is considered investigational.
Addiction
The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on cocaine addiction
In this small pilot study individuals with cocaine addiction were randomly assigned to receive either standard pharmacological therapy (control group, n = 16) or 8 sessions of high-frequency (15Hz) rTMS over the left DLPFC (n = 16).
Addiction
The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on smoking cessation
In this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study the authors investigated whether 8 sessions of high-frequency (20Hz) rTMS over the left DLPFC could aid smoking cessation in moderately dependent smokers (5-20 cigarettes a day).
Addiction
Long-term outcomes following repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in cocaine-use disorder (CUD)
This is a retrospective observational study of 284 outpatients (of whom 268 were men) meeting DSM-5 criteria for CocUD.
